2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 935 kg more than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Sedona | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |